Our Practice Areas

J Henry & Company Advocates delivers institutional legal advisory across corporate governance, commercial transactions, dispute resolution, debt recovery and regulatory compliance in East Africa.

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a couple of tall buildings sitting next to each other
Commercial Transactions

Our support spans the entire business lifecycle

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brown wooden chairs inside room
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white and red wooden house miniature on brown table
Dispute Settlement

Dispute Resolution & Advocacy

Real Estate & Property Management

Property sales, leasing and management

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green and white braille typewriter
Family Law and Succession
Intellectual Property

Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights

Divorce, Custody & Support

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white windmill
Environment & Climate Law

Carbon Credits, Climate Advocacy and Environmental Law

Commercial Transactions & Corporate Law

Banking, Finance, Lending & Capital Markets

  • Lending Transactions

    • Bilateral and syndicated loans

    • Project and infrastructure finance

    • Security perfection and registration

  • Fintech & Digital Finance

    • Compliance for fintech platforms and SACCOs

    • Advisory on emerging financial technologies

  • Capital Markets

    • Structuring and negotiating capital market deals

    • Securitisation and investment instruments

    • Regulatory compliance for issuers and investors

  • Restructuring & Recovery

    • Debt restructuring and workouts

    • Recovery actions for lenders and borrowers in distress

    • Advisory on insolvency and turnaround strategies

Insurance & Reinsurance Law

We represent insurers, reinsurers and policyholders in disputes over claims, coverage, and compliance. Our team handles litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters with precision, ensuring rights are protected and fair outcomes achieved.

Governance & M&A Advisory

Guiding mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, internal policy development and training.

Audit, Insolvency & Advisory

Executing corporate due diligence, statutory legal audits, corporate compliance, corporate restructuring, and formal insolvency proceedings for institutional clients.

We support businesses at every stage of growth, from incorporation and governance to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. Our approach combines technical excellence with commercial insight, ensuring that transactions are structured for success and risks are managed effectively, including:

We advise banks, borrowers, fintechs, and investors on lending transactions, tax compliance, regulatory frameworks and capital markets. Our team structures -

Compliance & Regulatory Matters

  • Licensing & Regulatory Approvals – guiding clients through applications, renewals, and sector‑specific permits.

  • Data Protection - Designing data privacy policies, securing statutory operational licensing, managing regulatory approvals, and advising on regional data protection compliance.

  • Tax Advisory – structuring transactions efficiently, managing obligations, and resolving disputes with revenue authorities.

  • Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) & KYC – drafting policies, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.

  • Employment & Labour Compliance – ensuring HR policies, contracts, and workplace practices meet statutory requirements.

Litigation

We represent clients in civil and constitutional disputes before courts, tribunals, and arbitration panels. 

Employment and Labour

We act for clients to enforce judgments and recover debts owed to them. Our team pursues recovery through mediation, enforcement proceedings, asset tracing and insolvency actions to ensure that court orders and arbitral awards translate into real results. 

We support employers and employees in employment disputes with the core interest of resolving matters efficiently and discreetly.

Debt Recovery & Enforcement

Dispute Settlement

Real Estate & Property Management

We act for clients on property acquisitions, leases, conveyancing, and title transfers, ensuring transactions are secure and compliant.

Our firm also manages properties on behalf of clients. We handle tenant relations, rent collection and rental tax remittance. Whether buying, selling, or managing property portfolios, we deliver practical solutions that protect investments and provide peace of mind.

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a field of green grass with wind turbines in the background

Environment & Climate Law

Climate Finance & Green Bonds

  • Structuring renewable energy and carbon offset projects

  • Advising on green bond issuance and climate‑aligned investments

  • Ensuring compliance with Nairobi Securities Exchange rules and global ESG principles

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Representing clients in disputes over carbon credit ownership and benefit‑sharing

  • Handling compliance failures and regulatory enforcement actions

Policy & Governance Engagement

  • Leveraging UNFCCC experience to advise on climate governance and reporting

  • Supporting adaptation strategies and climate policy development

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

  • Guidance on compliance with Kenyan environmental laws (EMCA, NEMA regulations).

  • Advising corporates, developers, and institutions on environmental licensing and permits.

  • Drafting compliance frameworks and policies.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Representation before courts and tribunals in environmental disputes.

  • Handling cases involving pollution, land use, conservation, and community rights.

  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for environmental conflicts.

Carbon Credits

We are at the forefront of advising clients on carbon markets, climate finance, and environmental compliance in Kenya and across the region.

Carbon Market Advisory

  • Drafting and negotiating Emission Reduction Purchase Agreements (ERPAs)

  • Structuring benefit‑sharing agreements with communities and stakeholders

  • Ensuring compliance with international standards (Verra VCS, Gold Standard, REDD+)

Regulatory Compliance

  • Navigating Kenya’s Climate Change Act and NEMA approvals

  • Advising on international, COMESA and regional climate frameworks

  • Supporting corporates in environmental impact assessments and permits

Family Law and Succession

We guide clients in planning and protecting their estates to ensure smooth succession and preservation of wealth across generations. Our services include drafting wills, establishing trusts, administering estates, and advising on inheritance disputes.

We combine legal precision with sensitivity to family dynamics, helping clients secure their legacies and achieve orderly transitions of property and assets.

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last will and testament white printer paper

Intellectual Property Law

We assist clients in protecting and leveraging their intellectual property and innovations.

Our team advises on trademark registration, copyright protection, patent applications, and enforcement of IP rights. We also handle licensing, franchising, and infringement disputes, ensuring that creative and commercial assets are safeguarded and strategically managed.

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close-up photography of red and white Coca-Cola trailer